State Reps. Mustio and Taylor think Barletta could cost the GOP seats in the southeast, our open thread of state Senate and House retirements, Meehan announces he won’t run for re-election, and the ups & downs from the week. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!

Retiring state Rep. John Taylor and HRCC Chair Mark Mustio are worried about the consequences of the state Republican Party endorsing Congressman Lou Barletta’s Senate campaign could have on down ticket races.

2018 has seen large numbers of retirements and candidates seeking higher office in both the state Senate and House, so we are compiling them all into one thread that will be updated as new retirements are announced.

Congressman Pat Meehan announced he will not run for re-election this year after allegations he sexually harassed a staffer and paid a settlement out of his office budget. Meehan’s announcement creates another open Congressional seat in Pennsylvania this year.

Meehan is accused of sexual harassment and mishandles the fall out, the League of Women Voters and Democrats see positives with the Supreme Court’s redistricting decision, Saccone gets a lot of support, and more. See who made this week’s Ups & Downs!

Cook Political shifts PA-7 to ‘toss up’ amid sexual harassment allegations, the NRCC launches its first digital ad in the PA-18 special election, and Scott Wallace announces for PA-8. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!